Bali's buffalo racers battle to keep tradition alive The buffalo racing, known as "Makepung", pits two farming communities against each other in western Jembrana district, in a tradition that marks the rice harvesting season. But the races, which have been held annually for decades, are falling out of favour -- regular competitors are now elderly and few of the younger villagers are keen to take up the sport. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES+REFILE DOPESHEET TO CORRECT HEADLINE+